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LA05 FCN

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,279 mi
Last recorded117,279 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 FCN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 117,279 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 117,092 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 105,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front. rear sub rame bushes worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front. rear sub rame bushes worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,556 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,648 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 62,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,754 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,400 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2010 34,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,771 miles

Advise:centre rear seat belt fluffed

Advise;slight sidewall damage o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,304 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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LA05 FCN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA05 FCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA05 FCN registered?

LA05 FCN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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